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Canon ELPH 180 vs Nikon S3700

Portability
96
Imaging
46
Features
24
Overall
37
Canon PowerShot ELPH 180 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S3700 front
Portability
96
Imaging
46
Features
32
Overall
40

Canon ELPH 180 vs Nikon S3700 Key Specs

Canon ELPH 180
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.2-6.9) lens
  • 126g - 95 x 54 x 22mm
  • Announced January 2016
Nikon S3700
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-200mm (F3.7-6.6) lens
  • 118g - 96 x 58 x 20mm
  • Released January 2015
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Canon ELPH 180 vs Nikon S3700 Overview

Lets take a deeper look at the Canon ELPH 180 vs Nikon S3700, both Ultracompact cameras by brands Canon and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the ELPH 180 (20MP) and the S3700 (20MP) is relatively comparable and they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 180 was announced 12 months after the S3700 and they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before delving through a more detailed comparison, below is a concise summation of how the ELPH 180 scores against the S3700 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 180 over the Nikon S3700

 ELPH 180 S3700 
ReleasedJanuary 2016January 2015More modern by 12 months

Reasons to pick Nikon S3700 over the Canon ELPH 180

 S3700 ELPH 180 

Common features in the Canon ELPH 180 and Nikon S3700

 ELPH 180 S3700 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Canon ELPH 180 vs Nikon S3700 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon ELPH 180 provides exterior dimensions of 95mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Nikon S3700 has proportions of 96mm x 58mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 118 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the ELPH 180 versus the S3700.

Canon ELPH 180 vs Nikon S3700 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 180 and S3700 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Canon ELPH 180 vs Nikon S3700 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 180 vs Nikon S3700 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to see the gap in sensor sizes simply by checking out a spec sheet. The image below will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the ELPH 180 and S3700.

As you can see, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same MP and you can expect comparable quality of photographs but you may want to take the age of the cameras into account. The more modern ELPH 180 will have an edge in sensor tech.

Canon ELPH 180 vs Nikon S3700 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 180 vs Nikon S3700 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 180 vs Nikon S3700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 180 Portrait photography features
Nikon S3700 Portrait photography features
39
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
includes face detect autofocus
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
39
good resolution (20 megapixels)
supports face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 180 Street photography factors
Nikon S3700 Street photography factors
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
59
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 180 Sports photography info
Nikon S3700 Sports photography info
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
low frames per second (0.8 fps)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
51
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20MP)
supports tracking autofocus
better than average battery life (240 shots)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 180 Travel photography advice
Nikon S3700 Travel photography advice
67
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse mode
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.2)
70
better than average battery life (240 CIPA)
good resolution (20MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
does not have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 180 Landscape photography factors
Nikon S3700 Landscape photography factors
41
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
no manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
44
decently wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20MP)
better than average battery life (240 per charge)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 180 Vlogging highlights
Nikon S3700 Vlogging highlights
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
slow max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic support
32
decently wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
does not have selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic port
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Canon ELPH 180 vs Nikon S3700 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 180 and Nikon S3700
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 180Nikon Coolpix S3700
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Nikon
Model type Canon PowerShot ELPH 180 Nikon Coolpix S3700
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2016-01-05 2015-01-14
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 4+ Expeed C2
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5152 x 3864 5152 x 3864
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-224mm (8.0x) 25-200mm (8.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.2-6.9 f/3.7-6.6
Macro focusing distance 1cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shutter speed 0.8 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.00 m (at Auto ISO) 2.80 m
Flash options Auto, on, slow synchro, off -
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 126 grams (0.28 lbs) 118 grams (0.26 lbs)
Dimensions 95 x 54 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") 96 x 58 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 220 shots 240 shots
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-11LH EN-EL19
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $119 $175